Wednesday - May 24th 2017

Wednesday - May 17th 2017

$4.5m LOSSWHILEget deliveredlast weeks extra federal funding Bud-for schools, the state claims the amounts are far less than what was expected. Northern district schools will share an increase of $2.5 million, but this is $4.5 million less than was indicated in...Page 1

$4.5m LOSS

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WHILEget deliveredlast week's extra federal funding Bud-for schools, the state claims the amounts are far less than what was expected. Northern district schools will share... more

Wednesday - May 10th 2017

OVAL CARPARK LEADS POLLEARLY findings of a survey of Ryde residents opinions on two proposals for a commuter carpark at Eastwood has indicated that the one built below an all-weather playing field was edging ahead. More than 1000 comments on the designs have been received...Page 1

OVAL CARPARK LEADS POLL

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EARLY findings of a survey of Ryde residents' opinions on two proposals for a commuter carpark at Eastwood has indicated that the one built below an all-weather playing fi... more

Wednesday - May 3rd 2017

GAS BOTTLE BOMBINGGLADEVILLE property developer Adrian Mastronardo says he has no idea why two men had tried to explode an LPG gas bottle near his home on Monday night. It was the second attack in a month. The men placed the gas bottle in a hedge and set it alight....Page 1

GAS BOTTLE BOMBING

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GLADEVILLE property developer Adrian Mastronardo says he has no idea why two men had tried to explode an LPG gas bottle near his home on Monday night. It was the second at... more

Wednesday - April 19th 2017

HONOUR THE ANZACSMajor Andrew Lam, of Meadowbank, served in Iraq, the Solomon Islands and East Timor as part of our peacekeeping efforts. A member of the Army Reserve, he is part of the current generation of Australians who proudly serve their country. On April 25,...Page 1

HONOUR THE ANZACS

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Major Andrew Lam, of Meadowbank, served in Iraq, the Solomon Islands and East Timor as part of our peacekeeping efforts. A member of the Army Reserve, he is part of the cu... more

Wednesday - April 12th 2017

ITS MONEY FOR JAMSNEW bus lanes will be introduced and roundabouts replaced as part of a $60 million upgrade to reduce traffic congestion in Macquarie Park. More turning lanes will be added to busy intersections and pedestrian safety measures will be introduced. The...Page 1

IT'S MONEY FOR JAMS

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NEW bus lanes will be introduced and roundabouts replaced as part of a $60 million upgrade to reduce traffic congestion in Macquarie Park. More turning lanes will be added... more

Wednesday - April 5th 2017

KISSING TEENS NEED A JAB and 12 students, particularly those who kiss and hang out in crowds, need to be vaccinated for the deadly meningococcal W disease, health experts say. They will be offered a free jab in term 2 following an outbreak of cases involving the pPage 1

KISSING TEENS NEED A JAB

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and 12 students, particularly those who kiss and hang out in crowds, need to be vaccinated for the deadly meningococcal W disease, health experts say. They will be offere... more

Wednesday - March 29th 2017

BOLD BID ON PARKINGTHE State Government has unveiled a bold plan to help solve Eastwoods parking nightmare. Transport for NSW has drawn up two options to provide at least 230 more parking spaces close to the station. The first is to raise the floodprone Eastwood Oval...Page 5

BOLD BID ON PARKING

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THE State Government has unveiled a bold plan to help solve Eastwood's parking nightmare. Transport for NSW has drawn up two options to provide at least 230 more parking s... more

Wednesday - March 22nd 2017

POPULATION EXPLOSIONTHE number of people living in Macquarie Park is set to jump by 211 per cent over the next 20 years. The population in the whole of Ryde will jump by a third as highrise development gains even more momentum.Page 1

POPULATION EXPLOSION

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THE number of people living in Macquarie Park is set to jump by 211 per cent over the next 20 years. The population in the whole of Ryde will jump by a third as highrise d... more

Wednesday - March 15th 2017

PLANE CRAZYCOMPLAINTS from residents of the suburbs under the northern approach to Sydney airport have continued unabated. Most complaints have been lodged by people living in Hunters Hill, followed by residents of North Ryde and Gladesville. The problem seems...Page 1

PLANE CRAZY

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COMPLAINTS from residents of the suburbs under the northern approach to Sydney airport have continued unabated. Most complaints have been lodged by people living in Hunter... more

Wednesday - March 8th 2017

Putt Putt given date to closeCOUNTLESS thousands of Sydney families will be sad to learn that Putt Putt, the iconic mini-golf course at Ermington, has been given formal notice to close. Owner Tom Wykoff said that after 47 years "it is the end of the line". He was disappointed...Page 1

Putt Putt given date to close

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COUNTLESS thousands of Sydney families will be sad to learn that Putt Putt, the iconic mini-golf course at Ermington, has been given formal notice to close. Owner Tom Wyko... more

Wednesday - March 1st 2017

MEDIC BEATS BIG C - TWICEDR John Knight, the 89- year- old author and columnist for the Northern District Times for many years, has been told that surgery for bowel cancer has been successful. This is the second time he has received such great news, having been told only...Page 1

MEDIC BEATS BIG C - TWICE

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DR John Knight, the 89- year- old author and columnist for the Northern District Times for many years, has been told that surgery for bowel cancer has been successful. Thi... more

Wednesday - February 22nd 2017

Niece of Xie raises abuseBRENDA Lin Jun, the only survivor of the North Epping family murdered by her uncle, Robert Xie Lianbin, was being "touched inappropriately" by him while police watched through pinhole cameras. Ms Lin, who was 15 at the time, has since told how Xie had...Page 1

Niece of Xie raises abuse

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BRENDA Lin Jun, the only survivor of the North Epping family murdered by her uncle, Robert Xie Lianbin, was being "touched inappropriately" by him while police watched thr... more

Wednesday - February 15th 2017

HAUNTED BY NIGHTMARESTHE only surviving member of the murdered Lin family of North Epping says there are not enough words to describe the pain and suffering the crime has caused her and those around her. She read a victim impact statement to the court before Justice...Page 1

'HAUNTED BY NIGHTMARES'

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THE only surviving member of the murdered Lin family of North Epping says there are not enough words to describe the pain and suffering the crime has caused her and those ... more

Wednesday - February 1st 2017

Epping, Carlingford top list of inve..EPPING and Carlingford are among the suburbs most sought after by Chinese investors wanting to buy property in Australia. They are the fourth and fifth most searched locations and are favoured for their schools, shopping and the opportunity for...Page 1

Epping, Carlingford top list of inve..

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EPPING and Carlingford are among the suburbs most sought after by Chinese investors wanting to buy property in Australia. They are the fourth and fifth most searched locat... more

Wednesday - January 25th 2017

North Rydes premier studentGladys Berejiklian is a local through and through. She was raised in Ryde, went to North Ryde primary and high schools and honed her political skills leading the local Young Liberals.Page 1

North Ryde's premier student

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Gladys Berejiklian is a local through and through. She was raised in Ryde, went to North Ryde primary and high schools and honed her political skills leading the local You... more

Wednesday - January 18th 2017

CMON, LETS CELEBRATEAustralia Day is an opportunity for the northern district to celebrate its rich diversity of culture. Fifty one new Australian citizens will be sworn in before the sauage sizzles and family entertainment get under way. One of the biggest events will be...Page 1

C'MON, LET'S CELEBRATE

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Australia Day is an opportunity for the northern district to celebrate its rich diversity of culture. Fifty one new Australian citizens will be sworn in before the sauage ... more

Wednesday - January 11th 2017

VERDICT SOON IN LIN CASEA VERDICT in Australias longest-running court case is imminent - after three judges and 60 jurors have listened to 18 months of evidence during four Supreme Court trials. The jury in the fourth trial of 53-year-old Robert Xie Lianbin for the murders...Page 1

VERDICT SOON IN LIN CASE

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A VERDICT in Australia's longest-running court case is imminent - after three judges and 60 jurors have listened to 18 months of evidence during four Supreme Court trials.... more

Wednesday - December 21st 2016

BRAINS INCFifteen northern district students topped the state in one of this years 129 HSC courses - making this area home to the biggest batch of brilliant young minds, among them a 16-yearold year 11 student at St Josephs College who came first in maths.Page 1

BRAINS INC

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Fifteen northern district students topped the state in one of this year's 129 HSC courses - making this area home to the biggest batch of brilliant young minds, among them... more

Wednesday - December 14th 2016

CATCH THIS MEAN THIEFJACQUELINE Boyd lost a leg in accident, survived breast cancer and was just days away from launching her new business only to discover that a heartless burgler had stolen $20,000 worth of her photographic equipment. Ms Boyd is in severe pain all the...Page 1

CATCH THIS MEAN THIEF

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JACQUELINE Boyd lost a leg in accident, survived breast cancer and was just days away from launching her new business only to discover that a heartless burgler had stolen ... more

Wednesday - December 7th 2016

GUNS SWOOPSpecial heavily armed police discovered a huge cache of weapons, ammunition and even a silencer when they swooped on a house in the normally quiet Chapman St in Gladesville. Two men and this woman, handcuffed and guarded in the street, were arrested....Page 1

GUNS SWOOP

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Special heavily armed police discovered a huge cache of weapons, ammunition and even a silencer when they swooped on a house in the normally quiet Chapman St in Gladesvill... more